The San Francisco 49ers 2016 NFL Draft selections

Apr 30, 2016 at 3:53 PM--


The San Francisco 49ers addressed numerous positions in the 2016 NFL Draft. Six of their 11 selections were offensive players. On offense, they selected three offensive lineman, including two tackles, sending a strong statement to former 49ers OT Anthony Davis.

They also selected a wide receiver, a running back, and a quarterback. However, it wasn't any of the quarterbacks that were expected. Colin Kaepernick remains on the team and talks between the 49ers and the Broncos are reportedly dead now that Denver has rookie QB Paxton Lynch on their roster.

On defense, the 49ers addressed the defensive line by drafting two ends. They also selected three cornerbacks.

Below is a complete list of the 49ers 2016 selections, in the order that they were drafted. You can click on each name for more information on each selection.

DeForest Buckner (DE)
Round 1, Pick 7
College: Oregon
Height: 6-7
Weight: 291 lbs
40-Time: 5.05

Joshua Garnett (OG)
Round 1, Pick 28
College: Stanford
Height: 6-4
Weight: 312 lbs
40-Time: 5.32

Will Redmond (CB)
Round 3, Pick 5
College: Mississippi St.
Height: 5-11
Weight: 182 lbs

Rashard Robinson (CB)
Round 4, Pick 35
College: LSU
Height: 6-1
Weight: 171 lbs
40-Time: 4.49

Ronald Blair (DE)
Round 5, Pick 3
College: Appalachian St.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 284 lbs
40-Time: 5.15

John Theus (OT)
Round 5, Pick 6
College: Georgia
Height: 6-6
Weight: 313 lbs
40-Time: 5.22

Fahn Cooper (OT)
Round 5, Pick 37
College: Mississippi
Height: 6-4
Weight: 303 lbs
40-Time: 5.17

Jeff Driskel (QB)
Round 6, Pick 32
College: Louisiana Tech
Height: 6-4
Weight: 234 lbs
40-Time: 4.56

Kelvin Taylor (RB)
Round 6, Pick 36
College: Florida
Height: 5-10
Weight: 207 lbs
40-Time: 4.60

Aaron Burbridge (WR)
Round 6, Pick 38
College: Michigan St.
Height: 6-0
Weight: 206 lbs
40-Time: 4.56

Prince Charles Iworah (CB)
Round 7, Pick 28
College: Western Kentucky
Height: 5-9
Weight: 192



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